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Niue remains Covid-19 free
There are currently no confirmed or suspected cases of Covid-19 in Niue. This has been confirmed by the Minister for Health Billy Talagi to BCN News.
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Niuean musician Glen Jackson has been nominated for a Pacific Music Award in the Category of Best Pacific Gospel Artist
Niuean musician Glen Jackson has been nominated for a Pacific Music Award in the Category of Best Pacific Gospel Artist. Glen says he feels very lucky to be nominated in this category.
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Chief Electoral Officer announces key dates
The Chief Electoral Officer Darren Tohovaka officially announced the election date and issued the public call for nominations and that the electoral are open for inspection and registration to the electoral roll. On a…
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Heavy downpour forced an emergency power shutdown of the national power grid
The heavy rain last week forced an emergency power shutdown of the national power grid. In a statement by the Power-production manager Hui Paola, he explained how the problems started with uncontrollable flooding into…
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Niue’s travel restrictions extended to August
Niue’s travel restrictions have been extended to the end of August. The decision was made by Cabinet on 23rd April however was only issued publicly on Friday May 1st.
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Stranded tourist causes employment commotion in Niue
A Japanese tourist who is stuck here on the island after the lockdowns were imposed globally, has been granted a work permit to work in Niue. BCN News understands that this tourist is now working for the Education…
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Former Wellington Mayor to contest Niue’s General Election
Former Wellington Mayor and former New Zealand High Commissioner to Niue Mark Blumsky has confirmed he will be contesting next month’s general election. Blumsky became eligible last year to contest the general election…
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Members of Parliament debate Audit report in last sitting
The final fono of the Assembly heard from the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee Maureen Melekitama. Public accounts committee reported that the issues raised by the Audit reports are not new but the Committee…
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Chief Electoral Officer officially calls for candidate nominations
The Chief Electoral Officer Darren Tohovaka is officially calling for nominations for next month’s General Election. The Polling Day for the 2020 General Elections is on Saturday the 30th of May 2020.
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Premier publicly announces he will contest the General Election
The Premier Sir Toke Takagi has publicly announced he will contest the General Election scheduled for Saturday May 30th. The Premier made the announcement in the last sitting of the Fono Ekepule yesterday.